2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 206 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2701 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
